Vancouver is packed with places to spend your evenings regardless of what you consider a good night out. For those of you who wish to dance the night away, you’ve certainly come to the right place. There are numerous nightclubs in Vancouver and most of them are located in a small number of areas which is useful if you don’t get in to the first or second one you try, or if you do get in and it’s not exactly what you thought it would be. Also, if you opt to try out one of the more popular clubs in the city, bear in mind that you do need to be there at about 7.00pm in order to guarantee your place in the queue. And, it is also worth noting that the city has a large amount of members-only clubs so it is worth checking this out before you go.
Most entertainment information can be found in The Georgia Straight a free weekly paper with up to date information on all the big venues in the city. You will also find entertainment news in the Thursday edition of most of the daily newspapers.
The main areas that take off after sunset are all situated in the downtown region of the city and include Gastwon, Yaletown and in and around Granville Street. Vancouver’s gay district is largely located in the Davie village which is west off Granville Street. And, once you make it to these particular parts of the city you can take your pick from the multitude of different forms of entertainment on offer. Clubs playing anything from the sixties to the present day, karaoke bars, live music venues – jazz is huge in Vancouver-, blues bars, comedy theatres, drag shows, classical performances, break dancing exhibitions and anything else you can think off can be located with very little effort. Just follow the crowds.
There are also a number of excellent cinema complexes located throughout the city. And, for those of you who like to keep up to date with the latest releases, the fact that Canada is so close to the US means that you will get to see movies which might not be available in your home country for quite some time - always a good talking point when you run out of holiday tales.
Entertainment in Vancouver
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1275 Seymour Street, Vancouver, Canada
Playing an eclectic mix of hip hop and alternative music and with a reasonable cover charge of between $2 and $6, this club is particularly popular with all you budget conscious party people. Also has an 80s night on Tuesday which usually packs them in.
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932 Granville Street, Vancouver, Canada
As one of the few clubs which opens late on Sundays and with no admission fee, the Roxy is also one of the most popular live music venues in the city. With local bands playing anything from hits of the seventies and eighties to current chart dance music, this is one venue you should definitely consider during your stay.
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15 Water Street, Gastown, Vancouver, Canada
With two rooms where you can choose between live music or the in house DJ, everyone usually finds something to ensure that they enjoy their evening – music wise that is.
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300 Cambie Street, Vancouver, Canada
With picnic tables made from bowling lanes, loud music, sport on TV at all times and some of the cheapest beer in the city, the Cambie is the number one spot among the youth of the city at the moment. Check it out for yourself and see why.
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Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada
A unique opportunity to catch a live musical in the open air. Theatre Under the Stars is an open-air theatre situated in a lush green park in the middle of the city and is an excellent place to spend an evening while you’re in Vancouver.
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1236 West Broadway, Vancouver, Canada
One of the most popular clubs in Vancouver, Big Bam Boo is open from 8.00pm until 2.00am from Wednesday to Saturday. And, for all the ladies out there it is worth noting that Wednesdays are especially for you with free admission and cheap drinks all night.
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1400 Robson Street, Vancouver, Canada
Located on the forty-second floor of the Empire Landmark Hotel, this is one for the cosmopolitan travellers among you. A sleek rotating hotel lounge with excellent views of the city, the surprising thing is that the drinks here are no more expensive than anywhere else in Vancouver.
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Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, Canada
With nightly shows from Wednesday to Saturday, Yuk Yuk’s plays host to a constantly changing lineup of top US and Canadian stand-up comedians. A good alternative for those of you whose energy reserves are starting to run out.
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654 Nelson Street, Vancouver, Canada
If you’re fond of the unusual, then Babalu is for you. Attracting a diverse clientele mixing young with old and playing an excellent combination of Rhythm and Blues, Motown, Latino and salsa, the dance floor is never empty. In fact, quite often you’ll have to fight for some space, but it’s all good-natured fun.
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610 Stamp's Landing, Vancouver, Canada
For something a little more laid back than some of the aforementioned, this is a friendly, neighbourhood bar with twelve brews on tap and an excellent British pub grub menu. A good place to unwind after a hectic day of sightseeing.
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